# newspaper

/ˈnuzˌpeɪpɝ/ (US) · /njˈuːzpeɪpɐ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/newspaper
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. printed publication

noun · CEFR A1

a set of large paper sheets with news, stories, and ads that you can buy every day or week.

For teachers: a periodic publication, typically daily or weekly, consisting of folded unstapled sheets and containing news, feature articles, and advertising.

- He likes to read the newspaper while he drinks his morning coffee.
- Despite the rise of digital media, many older residents still prefer the tactile experience of reading a physical newspaper every morning.

### 2. news organisation

noun · CEFR B1

the company or group of people that writes and publishes the news.

For teachers: the business organisation or editorial team responsible for producing a news publication.

- The local newspaper sent a reporter to interview the mayor.
- The newspaper issued a formal apology after several readers pointed out factual inaccuracies in the front-page story.

### 3. paper material

noun · CEFR B1

the cheap, thin paper used for printing news, often used for packing or cleaning.

For teachers: the low-quality, absorbent paper stock used for printing news, often repurposed for domestic tasks.

- We used old newspaper to wrap the glass bowls before we moved house.
- She spread layers of damp newspaper over the floor to protect the wood while she painted the ceiling.

### 4. to cover with paper

verb · CEFR B2

to cover a surface with sheets of newspaper.

For teachers: to apply newspaper to a surface, typically as a protective layer or for decorative purposes.

- They newspapered the windows so that people couldn't see the construction inside.
- Before the renovation began, the workers newspapered the entire storefront to maintain privacy during the interior demolition.

Usage: takes a direct object

## Examples

- I read the newspaper every morning with my coffee.
- The local newspaper reported on the new park opening in the center of town.
- Despite the rise of digital media, many people still prefer the tactile experience of reading a physical newspaper over breakfast.

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